His very plenty made the creature weak.
“Sir Denys Brand! and on so poor a steed!”
“Poor! it may be - such things I never heed:”
And who that youth behind, of pleasant mien,
Equipped as one who wishes to be seen,
Upon a horse, twice victor for a plate,
A noble hunter, bought at dearest rate? -
Him the lad fearing yet resolved to guide,
He curbs his spirit while he strokes his pride.
“A handsome youth, Sir Denys; and a horse